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"Joining Africa," a book by Penn State Schuylkill Distinguished Professor Charles Cantalupo, has won a 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the category of "Memoirs -- Other." Published by Michigan State University Press, the book is an eye-opening personal history, telling the story of an American college professor's 20-year engagement with a thriving Africa rarely encountered by Western visitors, including connections to poets across the continent. Cantalupo is distinguished professor of English, comparative literature and African studies at Penn State.

Summer Open House Programs at Penn State Schuylkill Are you about to start your Senior year of High School?  Thinking about applying to Schuylkill? Come out and Spend a Summer Day or Evening at Penn State Schuylkill: Spend a Summer Day:  Wednesday July 18 at 11am Spend a Summer Evening:  Thursday Aug. 2 at 6:30pm  

Penn State Schuylkill ECO FAIR APRIL 23rd 11am-1pm Mall Walk Come see what Penn State and local companies and community organizations are doing to preserve the environment.

Wednesday, April 11  10am to 6pm Administration Building Room 2 Adults interested in coming back to school can stop by anytime between 10am and 6pm to meet with the Adult Enrollment Coordinator. They will learn about degree opportunities, the admissions process, and financial aid.

Offered Admission to Penn State Schuylkill? Trying to figure out if we are the right place for you?

Penn State Schuylkill will be holding Spring 2012 graduation on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Gymnasium, Lower Level of the Health and Wellness Building. Schuylkill County District Attorney Karen Byrnes-Noon will be the keynote speaker.

Rose Baker, co-chair-elect of Penn State's Commission for Women, has announced that Barbara Kaunas, administrative support assistant at Penn State Schuylkill, has been selected as the winner of the Achieving Women Award in the staff non-exempt category. Each year, the Commission for Women honors women who have shown notable leadership and are accomplished in their fields, have supported the University's diversity efforts and promoted equal opportunity, and/or have contributed to human causes and public service activities.

The Undergraduate Research Program is hosting Dr. Cory Scherer's presentation of his research this Friday, March 30, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Fryer Conference Center (C101). Dr. Scherer's research is "Evolutionary psychology and mate preferences: The case for the widower." Light refreshments will be served. No reservations are necessary for this program, which is open to the campus and community.

Penn State Schuylkill will hold an Honors Day ceremony on April 18, 2012 at 5 pm in the John E. Morgan Auditorium.  Honors Day is intended to recognize members of our campus community, including students, faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves through accomplishments in teaching and learning, scholarship and research, and service to the campus community. Light refreshments will be served immediately following in the Student Community Center lobby.

Penn State Schuylkill will hold its Annual Bunny Trail of Treats on Sunday, March 25.  The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Penn State Schuylkill Gymnasium, just follow the balloons!  This event is FREE and open to the community. There will be treats, crafts, games, and music!  The Bunny Trail of Treats is for kids 12 and under and must be accompanied by an adult. Don't forget your basket to collect your treats!